Egypt
What river was crucial for the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?
The Nile
What is the term used for a belief in many gods?
Polytheism
What was the founder of Buddhism before he was a religious teacher?
A prince
The name of the sacred text that contains hymns, philosophy, and guidance in Hinduism?
What is The Vedas?
This was built to honor an Indian Kings wife who died in childbirth.
What is the Taj Mahal
What was the primary writing system used in Ancient Egypt?
What is hieroglyphics?
Approximately how many religions are in the world?
4200
Name two of the Four Nobel Truthes.
1. Life is full of suffering (dukkha).
2. Suffering is caused by desire (tanha).
3. We can end suffering by overcoming desire.
4. Follow the Eightfold Path to reach enlightenment.
The creator god in Hinduism?
Who is Brahma?
A musical example of your brain repeating the same decision.
What is getting a song stuck in your head?
What structure was built as tombs for pharaohs?
The pyramids
Name 3 of the 9 things the IRS requires of a church
Organized worship
Distinct religious history
Formal code of doctrine and discipline
Established place of worship
Regular services
Ordained, commissioned or licensed ministers
Schools for the preparation of its ministers
Literature of its own
Sunday schools or training for religious instruction of the young
What does Nirvana mean?
What is the state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering?
What term refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hindu belief?
What is reincarnation or the samsara?
Which country has a higher percentage of Christianity, Greenland or Canada?
What is Greenland?
Name a female Pharoah?
Hatshepsut, or Cleopatra?
Name the religion that originated in India and emphasizes non-violence and is polytheistic.
Hinduism
Living by what path that leads to the reduction of suffering in Buddhism?
The Eightfold Path
The ultimate goal of life in Hinduism, often referred to as liberation?
What is Moksha?
When we excuse our bad behavior, but label others as evil.
What is the Fundamental Attribution Error.
What ancient Egyptian god was believed to be the god of the afterlife?
Who is Osiris?
Name a religion started in India that believes in The 4 Nobel Truths.
Buddhism
Name four parts of the Eightfold Path
1, Right View (understand the truth)
2, Right Intentions (think kindly)
3, Right Speech (speak kindly)
4, Right Action (do good things)
5, Right Livelihood (have a moral job)
6, Right Effort (try to improve)
7. Right Mindfulness (stay aware)
8. Right Concentration (meditate)
Hindu festival, also known as the Festival of Lights?
What is Diwali?
The majority of people in China identify as what in terms of religion?
What is Non-religious.